Widows Unveiled
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Widows Unveiled is a reality show that follows five widows who were married to public figures. All episode now streaming on Showmax.
Widows Unveiled follows five widows who were married to public figures. The reality series documents the journeys of each woman from pain to triumph as they navigate the drama and scandal that followed the death of their husbands.
The cast includes PR specialist and marketing professional Lerato Sengadi, the widow of Motswako legend HHP; businesswoman Mpho Tshabalala, the widow of kwaito legend Mandoza; businesswoman Sikelelwa Ngubane, the widow of SAFTA-winning actor Menzi Ngubane; businesswoman Fundiswa Molefe, the widow of businessman John Molefe; and businesswoman Lerato Maphatsoe, the widow of former Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe.
All the episodes for Widows Unveiled now streaming on Showmax.
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Widows Unveiled follows four widows of successful and prominent South African men as they navigate life after public loss and lift the veil of secrecy and scrutiny it entails.
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Widows Unveiled
Widows Unveiled is a reality show that follows five widows who were married to public figures. All episode now streaming on Showmax.
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